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Marriott Albuquerque Pyramid North: Secret Balloon Fiesta Tip here...   Check Rates
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  • This is a standard higher-end Marriott hotel. The service is excellent and the employees are very friendly and helpful as you would expect from a hotel of this class. We stayed in a King room that was very clean. Turndown service was offered nightly and they left the next days weather forecast on a card to help you plan your next day.

    We were on the Concierge Level and Continental Breakfast was included except for the weekends.

    Unique Qualities: For the Balloon Fiesta, the Hotel will charter a shuttle to get you there. It was $30.00 round trip and that included admission to the Fiesta which I believe is $20.00. Previously we had driven to the Mall and taken a bus in. I'd rather leave straight from the Hotel.

    Tip: If you are staying here for the Balloon Fiesta, Try and book a room on the 9th floor (or 10th) facing north. We booked room 917 and the photo is from our window watching the morning ascension. You will also get a good view of the fireworks at night. The Ascension takes some time so you can eat breakfast in your room and watch them lift off.

    Balloon Fiesta Park is only about 5 minutes away from the Hotel (traffic dependant of course).

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    Comparison: more expensive than average
    Prices: US$180 and up  » Currency Converter
    Phone: 800-262-2043
    Address: 5151 San Francisco Rd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109
    Directions: About 5 minutes from Balloon Fiesta Park. If you take the Paseo del Norte Exit off 25 and head west to the Pan American then head south you will find the hotel on your right.
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    Comments for MatthewMetcalfe about Albuquerque
    Stephen-KarenConn Wed Jul 11, 2007 15:49 UTC
     I didn't learn to spell Albuquerque until I lived there in 1967-1968. Have only visited once very briefly since then. Would love to return and explore all the changes.
    Pawtuxet Mon Feb 13, 2006 00:40 UTC
     Albuquerque area is so neat. Rte. 66 Diner was a blast. Loved the drive into the mountains. Thanks for the memory.
    kymbanm Sun Oct 16, 2005 14:41 UTC
     I'm glad you enjoyed your visit to AIBF and ABQ! next time, wander up to the Jemez Mountains or Madrid for your balloon free days :)

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